Rugby

Hawick Youth and Gala Wanderers game saw rugby's first own goal. Picture: Elliot Jack/SWNS

Funny footage shows world's first own goal - in a rugby match

Irene was overjoyed to see the alpacas

A magical Alpaca experience for Brackley Care Home residents

Shirley and her prize winning alpaca

Join Brackley Care Home residents for a magical Alpaca experience

Disa Grace, a custodial manager at HMP Onley in Northamptonshire, in her prison uniform

Meet the former nurse and banker who's not letting dyslexia get in the way of he...

Tom Seabrook (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

Northampton Saints v Cambridge Rugby: Full team news for Saturday's cup clash

England v Argentina: How to watch on TV, kick off time

Tom Collins scored 50 tries for Saints (photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

The big interview: Former Saints wing Tom Collins talks to Tom Vickers

Coronation Street & Emmerdale airing times changed - why and when

Amazon Daventry hosts summertime celebration

Amazon Daventry hosts summertime celebration

The Red Roses

West Northants announced as host for prestigious Rugby World Cup 2025

Simon Palladino was given a unique send off after he died suddenly at the age of 69

Husband taken to funeral on a bus as part of unique send off

The business was established in 1996 and the four stores were set up in the decade that followed.

Family-run business of 27 years named best lifestyle store in county

Rugby and Northampton Athletics Discus sensation Moyo Stumpenhusen

Athletics sensation Moyo claims English Schools discus title

Mason trophy Discus winner and new club record and personal best and ranked number 1 in UK performance

Meet rising discus star Moyo Stumpenhusen...ranked number one in UK

The Sheaf Inn, in West Haddon, was taken over by Luke Bavester is September 2018.

Hospitality: Pub owner feels ‘lucky’ to have grown venue during ‘perfect storm’

Phil Dowson

Dowson 'disappointed and frustrated' as Saints lose semi-final at Saracens
Phil Dowson was left 'disappointed and frustrated' after Saints missed out on a place in the Gallagher Premiership play-off final.

Happy passengers in the new social club on wheels

“Haddon Hopper” community bus scheme up and running with not-for-profit operator

Children from Harris Church of England Academy at Courteenhall Estate in Northamptonshire

School children visit Courteenhall Estate to learn about farming

A unit owned by Dobbies in Rugby could be turned into an inflatable adventure park.

New inflatable adventure park could open at popular garden centre

L-r Pearl Owsus-Bempah and Denise Mirkovic from NCT with Jeanette Walsh

Easter egg joy as donations delivered to children in need by Mother Christmas

Bryn Hargreaves Credit: Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office/ SWNS

Body of former St Helens rugby league star Bryn Hargreaves found in US

Ireland face England today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin in the final game of the Six Nations tournament

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023: How to watch

Referee Jaco Peyper will be in charge of the Ireland v England Six Nations game today at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin

Ireland v England Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Referee Nic Berry will be in charge of the France v Wales Six Nations game today at the Stade De France in Paris

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Wales No.8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th cap for Wales after being named in today's starting line-up against France

France v Wales Six Nations 2023 - how to watch

A Scotland fan waves a national flag as they enjoy the pre-match atmosphere prior to a Six Nations Rugby match at Murrayfield Stadium

Scotland v Italy Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

Barby and Onley Parish Council said it objects to the project because it is concerned about its visual impact and amount of traffic it could create.

A solar farm that could power 4,000 homes is set to get the go ahead
Concerns raised by parish councils over traffic

Joseph Gaffan (Northampton Saints) and Jon Evans (Cambridgeshire RFU chairman)

Northampton Saints player wins the Dickie Jeeps award

Matt Fagerson scored Scotland's fifth try in the record 35-7 win over Wales at Murrayfield. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)

Scotland v Ireland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

The Six Nations returns next week

Six Nations 2023 schedule: Next round of fixtures & how to watch on TV

France v Scotland Six Nations 2023 referee: Meet the man in charge

This year is the 24th edition of the tournament

2023 Six Nations Championship referees and TMOs for every game

The Rugby & Northampton AC ladies team who competed in the Midland Women’s Cross Country League

Rugby & Northampton AC claim historic first-ever victory in Birmingham League

Tyrell Wilson

Premiership Rugby celebrates cohort of apprentices, including Tyrell Wilson

Jeanette Walsh aka Mother Christmas also known as The Easter Bunny

Help Mother Christmas with Northamptonshire chocolate egg appeal

National Rail has warned of major travel disruption

Rail disruption between MK and Northampton after person tragically hit by train

The Rushden Lakes branch opened on Saturday January 7. Photo: Butterwick.

‘Best opening day on record’ as Butterwick opens seventh store at Rushden Lakes

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show?

Racing for Gold W75

Rugby & Northampton athlete wins Gold at cross country international event

Alberto’s Italian is now situated in Wedgwood, Abington Street as they outgrew their old premises, and the team is hoping to bring new life to the town centre.

Italian restaurant now open after move from Grange Park to town centre

A signalling fault is disrupting trains from Northampton on Thursday morning

LIVE: Morning rush-hour trains cancelled at Northampton and Long Buckby

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

The team at Reach for Health in Daventry.

100-mile cycle challenge to take place for ‘lifeline’ rehabilitation centre

Members of Rugby & Northampton AC pose for the camera after their super effort in Manchester

Best-ever result for Rugby & Northampton AC at nationals

Rugby matches will go ahead as planned this weekend

Rugby and cricket matches to go ahead as planned this weekend

Newlyweds Darren and Ginny Thacker.

Couple’s dream honeymoon ‘ruined’ after bride’s shocking accident

Ethan Waller is back at Saints (picture: Tom Kwah/Northampton Saints)

Saints confirm squad list for 2022/23 season

Savannah Morgan and Ella Darby show off their gold medals after helping Northamptonshire to victory in the Junior Girls 4x100m relay at the English Schools Championship

Rugby & Northampton AC enjoy record turnout and medals at English Schools

Courtney Lawes

Saints star Lawes tells England to enjoy series decider in Australia

Luther Burrell

Saints issue statement after Burrell says racism is 'rife' in rugby union

Chris Boyd

Saints boss Boyd shortlisted for big Premiership prize

Tommy Freeman

Saints star Freeman shortlisted for big Premiership prize

Rugby & Northampton's Under-15 girls 4x100m relay team of Grace McCollin, Lucy Boyes, Olivia Monk and Savannah Morgan

Rugby & Northampton celebrate landmark UK Youth League victory

This could all be yours for a guide price of £1.5 million.

Look inside one of the most expensive homes on the market in the county

West Northamptonshire Council has provided an update over the Ukrainian resettlement scheme's finances

Council response following concerns about initial payment for Ukrainian refugees